Citrus Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. honey
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. grated lime zest
- 3 pink grapefruits
- 3 navel oranges
- 3 tbsp. small mint leaves or chopped mint
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the honey, lime juice and zest.
- Cut peel and white pith from grapefruits and oranges. Slice the fruit into rounds, add to the bowl and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with the mint before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Grapefruit.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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